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Reaching for the stars from Montana Western in Dillon

The Dillon campus operates under a plan it calls Experience One where students takes one class at a time, for several hours each day for a few days.

“A Place to Connect” series Launches in Bigfork – Third Thursday of the Month

The event offers the opportunity for adults of all ages to connect and build relationships with each other, creating a stronger sense of community and belonging.

Bitterroot college makes steps to separate from the University of Montana and Missoula College.

Some college supporters, and businesses looking for the school to train workers, complain the Hamilton campus finds itself in competition for students and funding.

MSU and partners receive $2.3 million for five-year project to educate school counselors to fill jobs in rural Montana

Montana was one of only three states to receive this grant.

Agritourism Allows Farms To Diversify and Has Potential Benefits for Rural Communities

Farm agritourism revenue more than tripled between 2002 and 2017, according to data from the Census of Agriculture.

The next generation of the internet is almost here—and it could even transform our farms

The 5G farm of the future will have real-time soil monitoring, connected tractors, remote veterinarian care, and more.

Plans for Butte medical training center move forward – The Praxis Center

It will be the first independent, non-profit rural health care training facility in the nation.

Montana Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million to Develop Affordable Homes

Now accepting applications to the Multifamily Coal Trust Homes Program

Glacier High School students learn valuable kitchen experience from Flathead Valley industry leaders

Glacier High School hopes to become the first high school in the state to have a certified Culinary Arts Program by next year.

Disparities in Rural Child Mortality Rates Persist Despite Improvements

The problem is especially pronounced for rural children who are Black or Native American/Alaska Natives.